Forest Conservation Protocol
The forest conservation protocol should be developed in the context of the climate convention process, and cover temperate, boreal, and tropical forests. It should also address energy use and supply. A meeting has been called by the UNGA Resolution 44/207 to consult interested countries and international agencies on this issue. It should also include a commitment to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable development. The Protocol is not yet legally binding, but it will provide the basis for negotiations.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has recommended that a forest conservation protocol be developed. It should address the issues of energy supply and use. Specific elements of the protocol will depend on international negotiations. These may include measures to conserve forests, forestry planning, international trade, financial assistance, and the advantages and disadvantages of national and international targets. It is important to note that this protocol could surpass the project-based approach. In addition, it would be useful for implementing a global climate change action plan and the Paris Agreement.
The Kyoto Protocol does not directly address the question of who benefits from ecosystem services. In addition to providing diverse natural resources and habitat, forests provide essential services for human life. They store carbon and act as a carbon sink. They also provide freshwater to human settlements, regulate planetary climate, and purify water. They also protect the soil and prevent pollution. And they help us to preserve nature. Moreover, the forests help to maintain a healthy balance of our environment.
The Forest Conservation Protocol
The IPCC workshop also recommended that a forest conservation protocol be developed. It should be part of the climate convention process and address energy use and supply. Specific elements of the forest conservation protocol would depend on international negotiations. They could include measures to protect tropical forests, financial assistance, international trade, and environmental protection. The protocols could be presented at the UN Conference on Environment and Development in 1992. The IPCC recommended that this document be adopted as part of the process.
The IPCC workshop recommended that a forest conservation protocol be developed. It should be part of the climate convention process, and should address both energy supply and usage. It should also address the economic incentives that affect forest management. For example, payments for ecosystem services have been used in hundreds of countries around the world. For instance, payments to the forest owner may be considered to encourage the management of tropical forests. They should also be part of the UN climate convention process.
Many people who benefit from ecosystem services may be living far from the forest. For example, a large coastal city may benefit from the freshwater provided by an upstream forest, but it is difficult for city dwellers to recognize these benefits. Similarly, there is little incentive for the forest owner to protect an ecosystem when the owner of the forest has a huge economic incentive to sell timber and clear land. For this reason, payment schemes for ecosystem services are a successful strategy in many countries.